Report: Meta Plans New Job Cuts

A logo of Meta Platforms Inc. is seen at its booth, at the Viva Technology conference dedicated to innovation and startups, at Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris, France June 17, 2022. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
A logo of Meta Platforms Inc. is seen at its booth, at the Viva Technology conference dedicated to innovation and startups, at Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris, France June 17, 2022. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
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Report: Meta Plans New Job Cuts

A logo of Meta Platforms Inc. is seen at its booth, at the Viva Technology conference dedicated to innovation and startups, at Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris, France June 17, 2022. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
A logo of Meta Platforms Inc. is seen at its booth, at the Viva Technology conference dedicated to innovation and startups, at Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris, France June 17, 2022. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

Facebook-parent Meta Platforms is planning additional layoffs to be announced in multiple rounds over the next few months, which could match the 13% job cut tally from last year, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday citing people familiar with the matter.

Meta let go of 11,000 employees four months ago and would be the first Big Tech company to announce a second round of mass layoffs.

The first wave of the new cuts would be announced next week and are likely to hit non-engineering roles the hardest, according to the report.

The company is also expected to shut down some projects and teams in conjunction with these cuts, the report added.

Meta did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.



Manga Productions Signs Publishing Agreement for 'Dynasty Warriors: Origins' with Japan's Koei Tecmo

"Dynasty Warriors: Origins" will be released in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region on January 17, 2025. (SPA)
"Dynasty Warriors: Origins" will be released in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region on January 17, 2025. (SPA)
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Manga Productions Signs Publishing Agreement for 'Dynasty Warriors: Origins' with Japan's Koei Tecmo

"Dynasty Warriors: Origins" will be released in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region on January 17, 2025. (SPA)
"Dynasty Warriors: Origins" will be released in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region on January 17, 2025. (SPA)

Manga Productions, a subsidiary of the Mohammed Bin Salman Foundation (Misk), has signed a publishing and distribution agreement with the Japanese company Koei Tecmo for the release of the new game "Dynasty Warriors: Origins" in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region on January 17, 2025.

The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Manga Productions will collaborate with Koei Tecmo to localize the game for Arabic-speaking audiences in the MENA region and provide opportunities for Saudi talents to participate in the process, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Monday.

The company will also handle the game's publishing and marketing efforts.

This latest installment in Koei Tecmo's renowned "Dynasty Warriors" series offers players the chance to engage in legendary battles and devise thrilling combat strategies. The game immerses players in the mythical world of the Three Kingdoms of ancient China, which is filled with heroic characters and intense wars, appealing to both long-time fans and newcomers to the series.